SCAFFOLD BUILDER - Austin Industrial (Olin - Plaquemine, LA)

About the Role

This person will construct, assemble, maintain, and dismantle tubular scaffolding or other temporary structures. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required within the Scaffolding craft. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Determines type of scaffold needed.
• Inspects job site and all scaffold material for defects and safety hazards.
• Effectively communicates safety hazards and mitigates avoidable hazards prior to construction of scaffolding.
• Transports tubular scaffold or other structural material and erects the scaffold to the dimensions required.
• Hoists scaffolding materials upward in order to erect temporary structure.
• Properly secures and levels locking sections of scaffolding material.
• Properly secures scaffold to the permanent structure for added stability.
• Adheres to all OSHA, site specific and Austin Industrial requirements for the erecting and navigation of the scaffolding.
• Performs final inspection of completed scaffolding.
• Dismantles scaffolding when it has been properly communicated to do so.
• Inspects and properly stows scaffolding material after dismantling.

Qualifications

• Education – High School diploma with a certification as a lubrication technician.
• Experience - 3 years’ minimum experience, be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Supervisory Responsibilities - May directly supervise 1 to 5 scaffold builder helpers in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Austin Industrial’s policies & procedures and applicable laws.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. For safety reasons, fluency in English is required.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Certification/License - TWIC Card and Valid State ID.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The role requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, chemicals, outdoor conditions, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Employees must be able to perform physical tasks, work in industrial environments, and meet safety requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.